Pilcrow & The Asterism

A webcomic about the unsettling corridors of a manor where cosmic enigmas and mundane musings collide.

Next time you think about humming a tune, remember: not everyone can handle a psychedelic sky

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91: Sky Tunes - April 22, 2024 (M)

Panel 1

[Pilcrow and the Asterism are sitting in the back garden of the Black Manor on a sunny day in their bird-headed humanoid forms of a crow and three-eyed flamingo. Pilcrow is wearing a flannel shirt, the Asterism is wearing a yoga workout outfit. Pilcrow holds a crossword puzzle and the Asterism is reading a book.]

Pilcrow: "What an absolutely delightful morning for relaxing out in the back garden."

Panel 2

[Pilcrow starts humming, and the sky clicks from blue to a bright magenta.]

Panel 3

[Pilcrow keeps humming, and the sky changes to a bright green, then a vivid yellow-orange. The Asterism looks up from her book at the sky, annoyed.]

The Asterism: "Pilcrow! Your "tunes" are turning the sky into a light show. Maybe hum something less dramatic?"

Panel 4

[Pilcrow looks sheepishly apologetic.]

Pilcrow: "Note to self: even my subconscious is too powerful. I’ll stick to silent musings."

The Asterism: "Or at least switch to a tune with a more neutral palette."